Zweck — purpose in German
dernounB1
Pronunciation
/tsvɛk/
Quick Facts
Gender
der
Plural
Zwecke
Level
B1
Frequency
79/100
Source Rank
#1,084
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Example Sentences
Und zu welchem Zweck?
For what purpose?
Was ist ihr Zweck?
What's their purpose?
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